At a horseshoe bend in the Sudbury River, part of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, this spacious house at Lincoln Lane in Sudbury has been newly built. The view is breathtaking. Great blue herons may be seen standing along the bank, plucking fish from the water. A beaver dam is a neighbor. From upstairs, the view to the south along the river stretches for miles.

“This is one of the best lots you can find today on the Sudbury River,” says developer Rick Morrell, of Upton, who built the house with his cousin Ken Morrell of Bellingham and brother-in-law Kevin Lobisser of Milford after securing conservation approvals from the town.

Conservation restrictions that run in perpetuity with the property prevent trees from being cut down or non-native species of plants being introduced, to insure the natural setting remains protected, Morrell said. “We’ve created a beautiful setting for eternity,” he said. “You couldn’t be any closer to nature.”

From the back deck, a path leads to the water, where a canoe or kayak can be launched. “It’s secluded and extremely peaceful,” he said. “You fall in love with it quickly. It’s mesmerizing.”

Inside the house, the emphasis is on high craftsmanship, Morrell said. An open floor plan connects kitchen, eating area and dining room. Picture windows fill the space with light while offering a sweeping view of the river. The kitchen, with its off-white maple cabinets, granite countertops and Viking appliances, gleams. The formal dining room, with access to the deck, also is filled with sunlight.

Custom cabinetry and details are on display in the mudroom, with its hooks and built-in storage drawers; in the office/den, with its single French doors and built-in bookshelves; and in the foyer, with its built-in window seat across from the large double-doored coat closet. The house has three-and-a-quarter-inch stained oak hardwood flooring throughout.

On the second floor, the master suite, with a wide triple window, enjoys its own view of the river. So does the master bath, where the vista can be experienced from a clawfoot tub. “Open the windows and you’re one with nature,” Morrell said, with a smile.

Large walk-in closets are a feature of the bedrooms: the master has his-and-hers. More custom detail is on display in the master bath, with its built-in linen cabinets. Little doors leading under the eaves (for storage) give the new house a bit of a Victorian feel.

The house uses propane for heating, cooking and the gas fireplace in the living room. A high-efficiency Veissman system provides the heat, Morrell said. Two-by-six construction allows for more insulation and greater energy efficiency, he said. The home is on four separate zones, three for heating and cooling, and one for hot water. Other features include central vacuum and a security system.